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RA52 EXN

2003 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

173,947 mi
Last recorded173,947 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 EXN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 173,947 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml illuminated

Fail 27 Jul 2022 173,908 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats obstructed ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 173,908 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats obstructed ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 153,113 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure around fuel tank

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front brake pad(s) wear indicator wiring broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 24/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button defective (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Jul 2021 152,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure around fuel tank

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside front brake pad(s) wear indicator wiring broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 24/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button defective (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jul 2020 142,456 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Around fuel tank heat shield insecure

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated. Nearside front brake pad wearing sensor wiring broken

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corrosion but not considered excessive

Fuel tank strap corrosion but secure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 142,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside front. From top to reservoir pipe broken/missing (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Around fuel tank heat shield insecure

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated. Nearside front brake pad wearing sensor wiring broken

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corrosion but not considered excessive

Fuel tank strap corrosion but secure

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 134,621 miles

Exhaust heat shield on fuel tank loose

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine location not known as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 134,621 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Various tears / splits to cords on outer sidewall (205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield on fuel tank loose

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine location not known as under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 129,978 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield loose.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper getting poor.

Fail 21 Jul 2018 129,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner shoulder and across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Rubbed through on wheel. (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heatshield loose.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to mis-shape on inner shoulder.

Windscreen wiper getting poor.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 125,670 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 125,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 114,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,068 miles

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,122 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,735 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 88,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 71,456 miles

eml illuminated on dash

fuel light illuminated on dash

Fail 18 Feb 2012 71,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

eml illuminated on dash

fuel light illuminated on dash

Pass 7 Feb 2011 62,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 62,081 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Sep 2010 62,081 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,870 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light scratch front screen

rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2009 57,870 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light scratch front screen

rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,374 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light scratch front screen

small wall damage o/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,692 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,195 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 37,338 miles

EGR valve area leaking exhaust gas

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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RA52 EXN is a 2003 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2003 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 82,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA52 EXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA52 EXN registered?

RA52 EXN is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is RA52 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 EXN shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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